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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.71, 4,027.25 and 736.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.71, 4,027.25 and 736.93 is: 1,105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.71 : 4,027.25 = 736.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.71/4,027.25 = 736.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.71x = 4,027.25 × 736.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.71x = 2,967,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,801.34/2,684.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.45

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